The Power of Clarity with Alex Geesbreght: Lead to Succeed 160
Episode Summary:
A growth mindset is essential for success, but without clarity, how can we know where we’re headed or how to measure our progress?
In this episode, Alex Geesbreght explains why clarity is a fundamental building block for fostering a growth mindset and how it can unlock new possibilities for personal and leadership development.
Alex is the Founder and Partner of PRAX Leadership, Geesbreght Capital, and Geesbreght Group. He is a former Owner of Emergency Medicine Consultants, where he served in various roles including General Counsel, President, and Chief Strategy Officer for over sixteen years until the sale of the company in 2018. He is also the former Owner and CEO of PhysAssist Scribes, the nation’s first medical scribe company. Since selling PhysAssist in 2014, Alex is a full-time investor and counselor of early-stage entrepreneurs.
Key Talking Points of the Episode: (Note: timestamps follow the audio recording)
[01:54] More about Alex’s journey.
[04:30] What recovery was like for Alex as a recovering attorney.
[08:49] Alex's perspective on purpose and navigating difficult transitions and how his methodology helps guide people when they're uncertain about their future.
[11:17] Alex's advice for gaining clarity when a person is uncertain.
[14:09] Alex's advice for someone whose passion doesn’t align with the highest-paying role but still wants to pursue it.
[26:59] Alex's biggest mistake and how he grew from it.
[29:47] Rapid fire questions.
[32:50] Alex’s final life lesson.
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